Leonor Fini: Catalogue Raisonné of the Oil Paintings

Leonor Fini (1907–96) is recognized as one of the most prominent artists and personalities of the twentieth century. Although she never officially joined the surrealist movement, her paintings were widely celebrated at the 1936 exhibition Fantastic Art, Dada and Surrealism at New York's Museum of Modern Art for their uniquely female approach to surrealism. Self-made and self-taught, Fini preferred to work independently and was known for her fierce independence and provocative panache.

In addition to her prolific painting, Fini also wrote, worked extensively in book illustration and printmaking, and designed for plays, ballets, operas, and film. This book presents the definitive catalogue raisonné of Leonor Fini's more than 1,100 oil paintings, bringing together over one thousand color illustrations and essays on her work by Fini experts Richard Overstreet and Neil Zukerman, as well as a concise, up-to-date biography by British art historian Peter Webb.

Fini's work came to prominence as part of the 1936 exhibition Fantastic Art, Dada and Surrealism at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, where her paintings were widely celebrated for their unique female perspective on surrealism. Despite never officially joining the surrealist movement, Fini's art was recognized for its distinct approach and contribution to the genre.

Self-made and self-taught, Fini was known for her fierce independence and provocative panache. She preferred to work on her own, outside of the constraints of artistic movements or groups. In addition to her prolific painting, Fini also explored other creative mediums, including writing, book illustration, printmaking, and design for plays, ballets, operas, and film.

This definitive catalogue raisonné of Leonor Fini's oil paintings, featuring over one thousand color illustrations, provides a comprehensive overview of her artistic output. The book also includes essays by Fini experts Richard Overstreet and Neil Zukerman, as well as a concise, up-to-date biography by British art historian Peter Webb, offering deeper insights into Fini's life and work.

Fini's unique and independent approach to surrealism, combined with her prolific and multifaceted artistic practice, have cemented her legacy as one of the most important artists and personalities of the twentieth century. This comprehensive volume serves as a testament to her enduring influence and the recognition she rightfully deserves.

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